Newcastle United
Report: Newcastle very keen on 28-goal star who is valued at £40m
Newcastle are very keen on signing Odsonne Edouard from Celtic this summer. As per Ian McGarry (via Express), the Magpies want to invest in quality players once the takeover is complete and Edouard is a target. The Celtic star is valued at £40m but McGarry believes that the Hoops will struggle to get a fee like that in today’s market. Football clubs across the globe have suffered severe financial losses due to the current health crisis and big money signings will be harder to pull off this summer. If Newcastle manage to sign Edouard for a reasonable fee, it would be a tremendous signing for them. The Frenchman is an exceptional talent and he has shown that in the Scottish Premiership and the Europa League this season. Edouard has 28 goals to his name so far this season and he would improve...
‘Very quiet and then bang’: Keith Downie provides latest update on NUFC takeover
It’s been all quiet at Tyneside, and Newcastle United fans are understandably anxious about it. While journalists closely associated with the club are quite confident that the deal will go through, doubts persist as long as it hangs in the balance. The prospective new owners are pretty confident that they will get the clearance from the Premier League but how long will it take is unknown. The Chronicle has claimed earlier that it could be the deciding week in the takeover process. Keith Downie, a well-known journalist working for Sky Sports, has taken to social networking site Twitter to express his reaction. He claims that the current situation is not unusual. And by “quiet”, they meant in the length of time it takes to be ratified by the PL. — Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) May 12, 2020...
Report claims 10 EPL clubs could gang up to block NUFC takeover by PIF
According to The Sun, there is growing unrest among Premier League clubs over Newcastle United’s potential £300 million takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, with at least 10 of them looking to gang up to block the move. The Premier League is still conducting its Owners’ and Directors’ test on the consortium looking to buy the Magpies, and new legal documents linking Saudi to BeoutQ could potentially see them fail the test. BeIN Sports have accused Saudi-based BeoutQ of illegally broadcasting live Premier League games and charging subscribers for it, and The Sun claims other top-flight clubs could cite commercial concerns as a reason why the takeover shouldn’t be ratified. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley expected the takeover to go through two weeks ago and could now be looking fo...
Report: 28y/o was very close to signing deal to join NUFC in March after holding extensive discussions
According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, Motherwell goalkeeper Mark Gillespie almost signed for Newcastle United in March prior to the coronavirus outbreak. The 28-year-old has already held extensive discussions with the club about signing a pre-contract ahead of the summer and was very close to agreeing a deal before the pandemic halted footballing activities. Gillespie’s contract at the Scottish Premiership side expires at the end of the season and he remains keen to sign a deal that will see him return to his boyhood club in the coming months. However, it remains to be seen if the would-be Magpies owners will be interested in handing him a contract post-takeover. With Rob Elliot most likely to leave and Freddie Woodman tipped for another loan spell, Newcastle boss Steve Bruce ...
Report: Newcastle offered the chance to sign 27-year-old Arsenal target
According to reports from Italian outlet FC Inter, Paris Saint-Germain left-back Layvin Kurzawa has been offered to a trio of Premier League clubs – Newcastle United, Arsenal and Manchester United. The 27-year-old left-back is expected to become one of the most in-demand fullbacks in the transfer market, as he is out of contract at the end of the season. Interestingly, he has featured frequently for Thomas Tuchel’s side this season, but it seems PSG are in no mood to renew his deal. The 13-times capped France international is a vastly experienced defender who has won four league titles with PSG. The report claims that Kurzawa’s agent is searching for new clubs for him, and have approached the likes of Newcastle United, Arsenal and Manchester United. Serie A giants Inter Mila...
Report shares how NUFC staff have reacted following Ameobi’s takeover comments
According to Chronicle Live, Newcastle United staff are preparing for a change in ownership despite Mike Ashley’s silence on the latest takeover links. The Magpies chairman has finally agreed to sell the club, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund edging closer to completing a £300 million takeover, but he is yet to comment publicly on it. Nevertheless, the staff, some of which were furloughed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic are looking forward to his exit, with loan manager Shola Ameobi commenting on the prospective change in ownership last week. However, given that the club have refused to issue any statement since the PIF were linked with them, they feel that he has spoken too early and said too much concerning the impending takeover. The former Newcastle striker, who ...
‘It’s just hard for everyone’: The Telegraph journalist provides latest update on NUFC takeover
Could this be the vital week in the Newcastle takeover process? According to reports from The Chronicle, Newcastle United could be under new management within this week. After more than two weeks, the prospective owners – Amanda Staveley’s consortium — comprising her company PCP Capital Partners (10 per cent), the billionaire Reuben brothers (10 per cent) and the 80 per cent majority stakeholding of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) – are still waiting for Premier League’s approval for the deal to go through. [embedded content] However, the Magpies are all set to enter the new era at St James’ Park. A £300 million deal with Mike Ashley has been agreed, and now they expect to get the green light this week. Luke Edwards of The Telegraph has been covering the dev...
Newcastle want two-time UCL winner, some fans react: ‘Just imagine’, ‘Would love this’
Newcastle are looking to sign the Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez this summer. According to Caracol, the Premier League side could move for the Colombian once their takeover goes through. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle make an offer for Rodriguez in the coming weeks. The Colombian is a world-class player on his day and he would improve Bruce’s side a lot. Newcastle need to improve their attacking options next season and someone like Rodriguez would help them break down defences easily and turn them into a very good attacking side. A signing like this could take Bruce’s side to a whole new level. Rodriguez is a proven star and he has the quality to succeed at the highest level. Furthermore, he has the experience of winning trophies as well. The 28-year-old has won two Cham...
George Caulkin provides latest update on NUFC takeover and transfer of money
There is an anticipation that this could be the most vital week in the Newcastle United takeover process. A deal in the region of £300 million has been agreed between Mike Ashley and the potential new Newcastle owners. A part-payment of £17 million has been paid already, which is non-refundable, while the remaining part will be paid once they get the green signal from the Premier League. The would-be new owners – Amanda Staveley’s consortium — comprising her company PCP Capital Partners (10 per cent), the billionaire Reuben brothers (10 per cent) and the 80 per cent majority stakeholding of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) – are waiting for the Premier League to approve the deal. Newcastle United fans are waiting eagerly to hear the official announcement, but acco...
Report: Newcastle keeping tabs on 26-yr-old ace who could cost around €60m
Newcastle are keeping tabs on the Benfica keeper Odysseas Vlachodimos. As per reports in Portugal (via 90min), the Magpies are looking at the player as a long term replacement for Martin Dubravka. The 31-year-old is Newcastle’s best player right now and he has still has a few good years left in him. That said, the Magpies could use a strong number two. Vlachodimos could be a decent addition to the side but he won’t come cheap. The keeper is highly rated at Benfica and he has a release clause of €60m. The Portuguese outfit are under no pressure to sell and Newcastle might have to trigger his release clause in order to bring him to the Premier League this summer. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle make their move for the player this summer. Apparently, the Magpies value him at €20m. ...
Report: Newcastle have identified their ‘first choice summer target’…he’d be a massive signing
According to reports from Spanish newspaper Marca, Newcastle United’s potential new-owners would consider making a move for Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale in the next transfer window. The report claims that the prospective new owners have earmarked Bale as their ‘priority summer signing’, as they are close to completing the £300m takeover this week. The prospective new owners are waiting for approval from the Premier League. There have been reports that the Saudi consortium group would be willing to spend around £200 million on recruitment and infrastructure once the takeover is complete. It seems they have lofty plans on players they want to buy. Marca claims that the Welsh winger is their first choice summer target and the potential new owners are confident they have ...
Newcastle linked with PL forward, some of their fans react: ‘Bring back Rondon’
Newcastle have been linked with a move for the Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo. The former Watford ace is currently on loan at Old Trafford and he has made quite the impression already. If the Magpies signed him this summer, he could be a decent attacking option for them. Newcastle need to improve their attack considerably this summer and they will need more than one striker. If they can get a top-class striker to lead the line and Ighalo as his back up, it would be the ideal scenario for them. It will be interesting to see if they can convince the former Watford star to join them. The 30-year-old is unlikely to return to Shanghai Shenhua this summer and the Chinese outfit will look to cash in on him. Once the takeover goes through, Newcastle will have the funds to move for their ta...
